Adidas Originals x Antar-Agni & Khanijo presents a modern take on tradition at FDCI x Lakmé Fashion Week

By

Isabelle Crossley

Published
Mar 25, 2022

On day two of Fashion Design Council of India x Lakmé Fashion Week, Adidas Originals teamed up with brands Antar-Agni and Khanijo for a wearable mix of streetwear and Indian craft heritage. 

Antar-Agni’s designer Ujjawal Dubey explored themes of change and liberation on the runway, mixing fluid silhouettes with sharp edges. Floaty skirts and loose, almost deconstructed layers were contrasted with tailored trousers and long jackets for both men and women. Actress Shruti Haasan walked the runway as the showstopper in a black traditional-meets-tracksuit set, braids, and trainers which encapsulated the youthful yet elegant feel of the collection. 
 
Khanijo by Gaurav Khanijo dedicated his collection to craft and mixed artisan handloom textiles with indigenous embroideries, kept modern with layered styling and oversized proportions. Notable menswear looks included a fitted red blazer with a lettuce hem and a white suit with tactile embroidery, all paired with Adidas footwear. 

Running from March 23 to March 27, the FDCI x Lakmé Fashion Week takes place at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium at India Gate in New Delhi for the first time this season. The physical runway shows are broadcast live on the organisers’ respective websites and social media accounts this season and designers can retail their wares at the fashion week’s designer showroom segment.